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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1911
Page
7
Report covers visitors returning from Wisconsin and South Dakota, and residents traveling to Mitchell and Like Andes. Weather details include rain and hail damaging Patrick Lawler’s flax field, valued at about 2600 dollars after failed harvests. Court talk mentions appointments and potential investigations, with county officers and wardens debated.
Warry N. Atwood, the Mashton aviator, lands at Governor's Island after a 1265 mile flight from Nyack Nyack Nyack to New York. He breaks the distance record in 28 hours 31 minutes and contemplates retirement from aviation amid warning of danger in the skies.
Merritt Young shot his brother Ross three times at a Beresford area farm and then killed himself. The incident stemmed from money troubles over loans Repentant? The assailant died instantly while Ross Young was injured but may recover.
Workmen rush to finish grounds buildings and facilities for the Tit exhibit opening September 11 and running all week. President Campbell of the state board says completion is near. Beadle county building rises on fire-damaged site. new barns for horses and cattle, plus extended facilities for sheep swine and poultry, plus booths.
In Duluth Minnesota the Wiley delegation wins at the annal convention of the state and national and pure food departments after reinforcements arrive. Sucius P. Brown of Nashville was elected president and Hi Barnina of Indiana vice president amid the political shift supporting Secretary Wilson in the agricultural department dispute. Strede of Ohio added four votes and praised the national chemist. Brown’s election appears assured with expected defeat by a small margin.
Reports describe a large worst in years hailstorm that began four miles southwest of the city and moved east covering towns along the Milwaukee and Omaha roads. Corn and flax suffered heavy losses with fields stripped and piles of hail as high as four feet near Emery and Bridgewater.
In Watertown South Carolina P W Schoenberger Codington County warden sought a writ of prohibition to block his removal by State Warden W F Bancroft until a hearing set for Saturday August 26. The case was sent to the attorney general after Bibbins was appointed county warden following Schoenberger’s dismissal.
A film explosion at Cannonsburg opera house caused a chaotic stampede killing 25 and injuring over 60 as crowds rushed to exits. Firemen and volunteers worked to clear the debris while families searched for relatives among the casualties.
A 805 mile road race Saturday won by Len Z Engel on National with Marty Grant second and Hugh Hughes third. Chicago racer Dave Buck crashed on the back stretch and was killed. Sam Jacobs died instantly. Buck later died of internal injuries and a leg fracture. Buck's wife Mrs Buck suffered a breakdown in the stands.
Social circle notes a Friday reception at Mrs Louis Beckwiths residence near Lawler and Fourth Venue drawing many guests in two shifts from 2:00 to 8:00 PM. Attendees included Mrs J J Jelsey Miss Beckwith Miss Beckwith Mrs Herrick and others with vocal selections by Miss Sarah S Williams and accompaniment by Miss Annie McCormick in a lavender white and mauve setting.
Miss Roxena Butterfield entertained a small party of young ladies at 204 Fifth Avenue East. Guests included Miss Zoe Conner of Boone Iowa and Miss Alice Conner of the city. The porch was prettily decorated with field flowers and geraniums. Light refreshments were served toward the close of the afternoon. Guests listed include Misses Clara Christensen, Grace Beckwith, Fannie McCormick, Lois Anderson, Mildred Derr.
Mrs O W Coursey hosted a Thursday afternoon party for Miss Rinnie Nolt of Minneapolis. The informal gathering of young ladies enjoyed light refreshments and pleasant entertainment. Miss Nolt, a Minneapolis schoolteacher, will soon return to resume her duties.
George W. Redline and Miss Mabel Etta Wortley of Mitchell wed in Yankton at the Methodist church with only relatives present. Rev. J. M. Tibbetts officiated, the couple to reside above Becker’s store while Wortley pursues voice studies and Redline runs a growing piano firm.
Tuesday afternoon Mrs G F Kleinan entertained three tables of lady friends at 214 Fifth Ave east with bridge whist as the main amusement. Edward Leehan won the head prize and W A Heimberger took the consolation prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
An old advertisement offers Dr Cox Barbed Wire Liniment promising no burn or dust, quick relief from pain, and a claim that ales will not bother wounds. For sale by all druggists.
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